Kantian Gram Panchayat, Hoshiarpur-I
Kantian is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab. It falls under the Hoshiarpur-I Panchayat Samiti and Hoshiarpur Zila Parishad. Kantian Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Chak Sawana and Kantian. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kantian Gram Panchayat
Kantian Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chak Sawana |
| 2 | Kantian |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kantian Gram Panchayat
Kantian Gram Panchayat is part of Punjab's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kantian Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Hoshiarpur-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kantian Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Hoshiarpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kantian Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kantian Gram Panchayat
Where is Kantian Gram Panchayat located?
Kantian Gram Panchayat is located in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab. It falls under the Hoshiarpur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kantian Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Kantian Gram Panchayat: Chak Sawana and Kantian.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kantian Gram Panchayat come under?
Kantian Gram Panchayat comes under Hoshiarpur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hoshiarpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kantian Gram Panchayat come under?
Hoshiarpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kantian Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Punjab have?
Punjab follows a three-tier structure. Kantian Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Hoshiarpur-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hoshiarpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kantian Gram Panchayat?
Kantian Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kantian Gram Panchayat do?
Kantian Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.